Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Account Manager – Sanyuka TV Job at Next Media
Next Media Group is seeking a talented and results-driven Account Manager – Sanyuka TV to support the channel's advertising sales and commercial growth.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strong client relationships, selling advertising slots and sponsorship packages, and creating tailored commercial solutions that help clients achieve their marketing and communication objectives.
About Next Media
Next Media Group is a leading multimedia company in Uganda, delivering news, entertainment, and digital content across television, radio, and online platforms.
With more than 16 years of industry experience, the organisation combines a diverse team with innovative storytelling and is committed to informing, educating, and transforming Uganda through the power of media.
The Account Manager will join Sanyuka TV, a brand of Next Media Group, and will be responsible for driving revenue through the sale of advertising slots and sponsorship packages on the channel.
The role requires a commercially minded professional who can identify potential clients, understand their marketing objectives, recommend appropriate advertising solutions, and convert business opportunities into successful client partnerships.
The Account Manager will also work closely with programming, production, and marketing teams to ensure that client campaigns are delivered effectively and that clients receive excellent service.
Key Responsibilities
The Account Manager will be responsible for:
Identifying, prospecting, and developing new business opportunities across various industries.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Selling advertising slots and sponsorship packages on Sanyuka TV to businesses and organisations.
Meeting with clients to understand their marketing and communication objectives.
Recommending tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions based on client needs.
Preparing and delivering compelling sales presentations, proposals, quotations, and commercial pitches.
Negotiating advertising and sponsorship agreements and successfully closing deals.
Collaborating with programming, production, and marketing teams to deliver effective client campaigns.
Serving as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts.
Ensuring excellent service delivery and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
Achieving and exceeding assigned sales and revenue targets.
Maintaining an accurate sales pipeline and client database.
Preparing regular sales reports and maintaining accurate account records.
Monitoring television, media, and advertising trends to identify new commercial opportunities.
Representing Sanyuka TV at client meetings, networking engagements, and industry events.
Performing any other duties assigned by management.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should have:
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Mass Communication, or a related field is preferred.
Proven experience in sales, account management, or business development.
Experience in the media or advertising industry is preferred.
Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to prospect, qualify leads, and successfully close business opportunities.
A results-driven approach with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Strong client relationship management and customer service skills.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple client accounts and competing priorities effectively.
Self-motivation and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Familiarity with the Ugandan media landscape is an added advantage.
Key Skills
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong capabilities in:
Television advertising sales
Account management
Business development
Lead generation and prospecting
Client relationship management
Sponsorship sales
Sales negotiation and closing
Commercial pitching
Customer service
Sales pipeline management
Media and market awareness
Communication and interpersonal skills
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for professionals with experience in sales, account management, business development, advertising, marketing, communications, or media.
Candidates should be confident in identifying business opportunities, developing client relationships, presenting advertising solutions, negotiating commercial agreements, and working towards sales and revenue targets.
Experience in television advertising, sponsorship sales, or the wider Ugandan media industry will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should follow the official application instructions provided by Next Media Group for the Account Manager – Sanyuka TV position.
Applicants should ensure that their applications clearly demonstrate relevant experience in sales, account
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